elon·gat·ed
i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgā-təd 
(ˌ)ē-,
ˈē-ˌlȯŋ-
variants
or less commonly elongate
1
: stretched out : made or grown long or longer
an elongated sound
an elongated version of the text
… it's an elongated process, filled with false starts, reversals, setbacks, stumbling blocks and lots of experimentation.—
Steven Mintz
Steven Mintz2
: long and slender : having a form notably long in comparison to its width
an elongated shape
an elongated head
I then made an elongated slot in each drawer for a recessed drawer pull.—Matthias Wandel
Matthias WandelOn the building's outside were a glowing marquee, stately trim and elongated ornate windows.—Domenica Bongiovanni
Domenica Bongiovanni… a young … star that follows a very elongated orbit …—Dennis Overbye
Dennis OverbyeNote: The spelling elongate is used especially in technical and scientific contexts (such as descriptions of organisms or their parts).
an elongate fish
an elongate cell
… a perennial that grows as a rosette of elongate leaves …—Mark D. Camara
Mark D. Camara… the striations parallel the elongate shape of the stone …—Robert M. Thorson
Robert M. ThorsonThe Black Hills uplift is in the shape of an elongate dome comprising an area about 125 miles long and about 60 miles wide.—U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Surveyelongated
2 of 2past tense and past participle of elongate entry 1
Examples of elongated in a Sentence
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.
—Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The Gothic romance casts a very elongated shadow of influence over many, many books.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Though the elongated, horizontal silhouette is undoubtedly a classic, the east-west style has a flirty edge, perhaps thanks to its smaller size or ability to complete an evening look.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 29 Feb. 2024
With an elongated, curved toe and a laceless slip-on construction, the Reptile Sneaker is one of Balenciaga’s most jarring offerings yet—which will likely only further its appeal to devotees of the brand’s experimental approach.
—Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
On the far edge of a small hill, another pear tree, its fruits more elongated, matches the Bufalini fresco.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The camera bar is now an elongated, free-floating camera oval protruding from the back of the phone.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Another catchy song with elongated, ethereal harmonies that capture the temptation of infidelity.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.
—Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The Gothic romance casts a very elongated shadow of influence over many, many books.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Though the elongated, horizontal silhouette is undoubtedly a classic, the east-west style has a flirty edge, perhaps thanks to its smaller size or ability to complete an evening look.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 29 Feb. 2024
With an elongated, curved toe and a laceless slip-on construction, the Reptile Sneaker is one of Balenciaga’s most jarring offerings yet—which will likely only further its appeal to devotees of the brand’s experimental approach.
—Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
On the far edge of a small hill, another pear tree, its fruits more elongated, matches the Bufalini fresco.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The camera bar is now an elongated, free-floating camera oval protruding from the back of the phone.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elongated. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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